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18 Easy Science Experiments Using Materials You Already Have On Hand

By Matthew Lynch
October 9, 2023
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1. Make a volcano using baking soda and vinegar. Watch as the mixture erupts like a real volcano!

2. Create a DIY lava lamp using vegetable oil, water, and food coloring. Observe the mesmerizing colorful blobs floating around.

3. Conduct the classic egg drop experiment by designing and building a protective contraption for a raw egg and dropping it from different heights.

4. Grow your own crystals using common household ingredients like salt or sugar. Witness the beautiful crystal formations over time.

5. Build a homemade electromagnet by wrapping a wire around a nail and connecting it to a battery. See how it attracts small metal objects.

6. Use a plastic bag and pencils to create a homemade speaker. Play music on your phone and observe how the bag amplifies the sound.

7. Discover the secrets of static electricity by rubbing a balloon against your hair and watching it attract small objects.

8. Make a DIY slime using glue and borax solution. Explore the unique properties of this oozy substance.

9. Investigate the principles of density by layering different liquids, such as water, oil, and syrup, in a glass and observing their separation.

10. Explore the reaction between Mentos candies and soda by dropping the candies into a bottle of carbonated drink. Watch the explosive foaming reaction.

11. Conduct a simple acid-base experiment by mixing baking soda and lemon juice. Observe the bubbly reaction.

12. Create homemade rock candy by dissolving sugar in water and allowing it to crystallize on a string. Track the growth of the candy over several days.

13. Investigate the effect of air pressure by using a straw to lift water from a cup. Understand how pressure changes with altitude.

14. Study the surface tension of water by placing drops of water on a wax paper and observing their shape and behavior.

15. Build a simple homemade flashlight using a battery, a small light bulb, and some wires. Illuminate the darkness with your creation.

16. Explore the concept of buoyancy by making a boat out of aluminum foil and seeing how many pennies it can hold before sinking.

17. Test the absorbency of different materials by placing drops of water on paper towels, tissues, and cloth. Observe which material absorbs the most.

18. Create a homemade rainbow by bending light using a prism. Discover the different colors that make up white light.

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